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The second largest city in Denmark is Aarhus, located on the Jutland Peninsula. Aarhus is a major port city, situated on the east coast of the peninsula and for tourists there are many things to see and do including historical sights and modern amenities.
Aarhus is a charming, historic city with its share of old and interesting buildings, though funnily enough, not all in the Old Town! The Old Town is actually a collection of buildings that have been brought here from all over Denmark. Some date as far back as the 1550’s and there are many lovely half timbered buildings featured here. A lot of the buildings are open for visitors to wander in and out and they are furnished with period pieces, plus there are costumed staff walking around. Aarhus Old Town is the most popular attraction of the city, and in fact one of the most popular in Denmark.
Aarhus City Hall
The second City Hall of Aarhus is a historic building that now serves as the Kvindemuseet, one of Aarhus’ museums, while the first City Hall was demolished in 1859. The new City Hall is a totally different piece of architecture, built in the early 1940s. The clock tower is one of the city’s main landmarks, standing 60 metres high.
Aarhus Botanical Gardens
Not far from the Old Town are the Botanical Gardens of Aarhus where you can see several thousand plant and tree species and make the most of the children’s playground if you’ve visiting Aarhus with little ones.
Museums in Aarhus
You could call the Old Town itself a living museum, plus there are several others to visit while in Aarhus. The Kvindemuseet in the old town hall is called in English the Women’s Museum in Denmark and it’s focused in feminism. You can also visit one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe, called ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum. It features a permanent exhibition on contemporary art as well as the golden age of Danish art, and Danish modernism.
If you’re interested in the Vikings a popular museum in Aarhus is the Viking Museum, built over an archaeological excavation where numerous pieces from the Viking Age were found. The Moesgard Museum in a suburb of Aarhus has a strong connection with the Viking Museum.
Tivoli Friheden Theme Park
If you want a change from the sightseeing you can take the family for a day trip to the theme park, Tivoli Friheden. It’s been open since 1903 and is just a couple of miles from the city centre. There are over 40 attractions here for the whole family.
Flights to Aarhus
The Aarhus Airport (airport code: AAR) is about 25 miles outside of the city, and there is a 24-hour bus service that brings travellers to and from the city. Coming from London, most flights to Aarhus have 1 connection, and take between 4 and 6 hours. Flights with BMI and Cimber Air make their transfers in Copenhagen, and British Airways takes a route through Oslo. Thai Airways also makes their connection in Copenhagen. KLM has a 2-stop flight to Aarhus, going via Amsterdam and then Copenhagen.Aarhus Tourist Attractions
Aarhus Old TownAarhus is a charming, historic city with its share of old and interesting buildings, though funnily enough, not all in the Old Town! The Old Town is actually a collection of buildings that have been brought here from all over Denmark. Some date as far back as the 1550’s and there are many lovely half timbered buildings featured here. A lot of the buildings are open for visitors to wander in and out and they are furnished with period pieces, plus there are costumed staff walking around. Aarhus Old Town is the most popular attraction of the city, and in fact one of the most popular in Denmark.
Aarhus City Hall
The second City Hall of Aarhus is a historic building that now serves as the Kvindemuseet, one of Aarhus’ museums, while the first City Hall was demolished in 1859. The new City Hall is a totally different piece of architecture, built in the early 1940s. The clock tower is one of the city’s main landmarks, standing 60 metres high.
Aarhus Botanical Gardens
Not far from the Old Town are the Botanical Gardens of Aarhus where you can see several thousand plant and tree species and make the most of the children’s playground if you’ve visiting Aarhus with little ones.
Museums in Aarhus
You could call the Old Town itself a living museum, plus there are several others to visit while in Aarhus. The Kvindemuseet in the old town hall is called in English the Women’s Museum in Denmark and it’s focused in feminism. You can also visit one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe, called ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum. It features a permanent exhibition on contemporary art as well as the golden age of Danish art, and Danish modernism.
If you’re interested in the Vikings a popular museum in Aarhus is the Viking Museum, built over an archaeological excavation where numerous pieces from the Viking Age were found. The Moesgard Museum in a suburb of Aarhus has a strong connection with the Viking Museum.
Tivoli Friheden Theme Park
If you want a change from the sightseeing you can take the family for a day trip to the theme park, Tivoli Friheden. It’s been open since 1903 and is just a couple of miles from the city centre. There are over 40 attractions here for the whole family.